ACLS Preparation Class

Course Overview
ACLS Provider Courses do not teach rhythm identification, pharmacology or algorithms. The AHA has established pre-requisites for entry into the ACLS Provider Course.  Among these pre-requisites is an expectation that students have the ability to read ECGs and understand ACLS drugs and treatment algorithms.  This 4-hour class prepares the prospective ACLS student to successfully complete the Provider Course. State of the art simulation technology and extensive up-to-date written materials, combined with our unique and common sense teaching approach, enables the participant to interpret basic dysrhythmias, understand cardiac electrophysiology and the medications most commonly used for adult resuscitation.  We also provide an overview of the American Heart Association algorithms for ACLS.

Who Should Attend:

• Anyone taking ACLS for the first time
• Anyone renewing ACLS who doesn’t work with cardiac rhythms or lifesaving medications regularly
• Anyone needing a review in basic ECG interpretation and/or pharmacology.

Pre-requisites
Possess a working knowledge of CPR skills, a basic understanding of ECG rhythm interpretation, and is a healthcare provider

Some of the Objectives Include

•    Describe the cardiac electrical conduction system
•    Identify the components of the cardiac cycle
•    Describe the 5-step rapid interpretation method
•    Identify lethal and non-lethal ACLS dysrhythmias
•    List the most important medications used in adult emergency resuscitation.
•    Recognize the contraindications and most important side effects of ACLS medications.
•    Identify the adult core algorithms as published by the AHA.

If you are not practicing ACLS as part of your job duties, this class is a must!

The course fee is $35 for 3.4 contact hours and includes a course handout which will be provided on the day of class.